Susan Collins

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Susan M. Collins

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth December 7, 1952 (Age: 73)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Community
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Personal Background

Susan Collins grew up in a family with a long history of public service, operating a lumber business and holding various local and state offices. She graduated from St. Lawrence University with a bachelor's degree in government. Collins began her career in public service as a legislative assistant and later held senior positions in government management oversight. She transitioned to the private sector and then back to public service, eventually becoming the first woman nominated by a major party for governor of Maine. Collins has demonstrated a capacity for bipartisanship throughout her career.

Political Ideas

Susan Collins consistently demonstrates an ideologically agile approach, often aligning with opposing factions on key issues such as environmental regulations to protect regional industrial interests. Her legislative record reveals surprising bipartisan collaborations, especially in health care and workforce development, while her stance on impeachment trials highlights a nuanced understanding of constitutional checks and balances. Collins's rhetorical style emphasizes practical solutions over ideological rigidity, making her a unique figure in contemporary politics.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. Senate
ACTIVE

Election History

Maine Senate

Active

(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Carmem Calabrese , Phillip Rench , Tucker Favreau

Maine Senate Republican Primary

Unopposed

Win
2020: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Maine

417,645 votes (50.98%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Appropriations
Chair
Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Member
Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Member
Subcommittee on Department of Defense
Member
Subcommittee on Department of Homeland Security
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government
Member
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Member
Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Member
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Member
Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security
Member
Select Intelligence
Member
2014: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Maine

413,495 votes (68.46%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Maine

444,300 votes (61.33%)

Win
2002: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Maine

295,041 votes (58.44%)

Win
1996: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Maine

298,422 votes (49.18%)

Win
1994: Maine State Governor

Election History

Maine gubernatorial election

117,990 votes (23.08%)

Loss

Winner: Angus King

Maine Governor 1994, Republican Primary Results

19,133 votes (21.30%)

Win